Colleges in New York City - Where to begin?

Okay, where do I even start with colleges in NYC? With so many options, I'm overwhelmed. Anyone got any advice or a handy list or something? What are the better colleges in NYC for liberal arts or business studies?

There are indeed a lot of great colleges in New York City, and it might feel a bit overwhelming at first. When looking for colleges, one key might be to start with what you want out of your college experience.

New York City is home to a number of top colleges and universities that offer strong programs in liberal arts and business. Let's start with a list of some of these institutions and their specializations.

1. Columbia University: This Ivy League university has strong programs across the board, but its undergraduate business school, Columbia Business School, is particularly noteworthy. Its liberal arts program is extensive and includes studies from anthropology to writing.

2. New York University (NYU): Known for its Stern School of Business, which is considered among the elite U.S. business schools. It also offers a wide range of liberal arts programs in its College of Arts and Sciences.

3. Fordham University: Fordham's Gabelli School of Business is also a strong suit, and the school possesses a substantial liberal arts program in line with its Jesuit identity.

4. Baruch College: Part of the CUNY system, Baruch College is noted for its Zicklin School of Business, which offers a host of undergrad majors in the field of business.

5. The New School: Known for its strong programs in liberal arts, and fields like art and design, and social sciences. It does offer a major in Business, but with the option to combine with other areas to create a unique program of study.

This is just a starting point. As you research these and other NYC colleges, consider campus culture, size, location in the city (do you want to be downtown or uptown, for example), student resources available, and opportunities for internships or job placements in the city while studying, as these will differ from school to school.

Additionally, use resources like CollegeVine to look at acceptance rates and other admission statistics to understand where you may be a competitive applicant.